After 20 years of service, countless deployments, and a brotherhood forged at sea — Senior Chief Hicks is finally retiring from the U.S. Navy. In this exclusive conversation, we reflect on his journey from bootcamp to leadership, the lessons he learned, and the sacrifices he made along the way.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to serve, lead, and transition out of the military — this episode of Veterans Voices is for you.

⏱️ Chapters

 00:00 – From Bootcamp to Brotherhood

01:17 – Why Randy Joined the Navy

04:38 – Lessons from the Early Days

07:39 – Growing Through Leadership

11:03 – “We Were Still Just Kids” 1

4:47 – Becoming a Great LCPO

18:09 – Mentors Who Changed Everything

21:05 – Life on the Flight Deck

24:28 – The Reality of Deployment

28:13 – What Civilians Don’t Understand

30:49 – Staying Grounded Through Family

33:33 – Promotions, Politics & Pressure

38:10 – Planning for Retirement

42:40 – The Navy’s Impact on His Life

47:20 – Looking Back After 20 Years

52:10 – Advice for Young Sailors

57:15 – What He’d Do Differently

1:02:40 – Facing Retirement with Purpose

1:09:15 – Final Reflections & Legacy

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